giving in to pink!

by Sharon Santoni

 

If my post today is a tad flowery and feminine, it is responding to a need …. ….how can I put this?

My daughters are both away, and I find myself, most of the time, at home with two sons, a husband, two boy dogs and three boy horses ….. are you getting the picture?

Add to that,  the start of the Six Nation Rugby tournament on the tv and two more boys invited for supper, and I find myself craving a dose of pink!

So here for you is a glimpse of my Sunday afternoon, in front of the fire, with a new book, a cup of oolong, and a lovely bouquet of roses placed within smelling reach.

A girl has to do what a girl has to do …..

hope you’re getting a little tenderness this weekend!

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27 comments

florence February 9, 2014 - 4:57 pm

I feel the same here (if that could be usefull for you !)

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Denise February 9, 2014 - 5:11 pm

What a lovely thought, roses, fire and a good book about Paris, oui Madame, Merci beaucoup!

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Cathy R February 9, 2014 - 5:22 pm

That’s an awesome touch of pink! Just beautiful!

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Linda February 9, 2014 - 6:23 pm

So beautiful, Sharon,
I totally understand what you are saying. Our daughter lives three hours from us, and sometimes I just need to put a feminine touch on something in our home. And, about the televised rugby games – here we have just finished our football season, and Sunday’s are filled with football games and parties in most homes in our area. Since our Seattle football team won the Super Bowl a week ago, this has been a very exciting season for us. Now it is time for feminine pursuits like shopping.
Beautiful post.
Linda

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Colleen Taylor February 9, 2014 - 6:44 pm

What beauty you have near you Sharon. I can certainly see why you are in need of the feminine touches here. Hope your relaxation time was undisturbed. Tenderness wishes to you as well this week Sharon. X

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Christine Hooker February 9, 2014 - 7:46 pm

Beautiful post, similar David Austin roses in my most recent painting! I’ve often wondered if not for my husband, would my home be pinker? Now I know I am not alone!
xoxo, Chris

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judi mcgovern February 9, 2014 - 7:56 pm

Beautiful roses for a beautiful lady.
Love your blog and lots of my fave pinterest pins are yours

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Katherine February 9, 2014 - 8:04 pm

I think pink roses are a gentle reminder to the ‘boys’ that there is a lady in the house {and sometimes they forget that while they are cheering on their favourite team}.
Enjoy the fragrance of the roses and the tranquility. Sigh!

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Cathy February 9, 2014 - 8:40 pm

Bonjour!

I get it, my daughters were my two oldest, my two boys were the youngest and as much as you love the men in your life, it’s still testosterone overload at times! And oh, don’t even get me started on the sports! I did learn that pretty quick, though, I picked a football team to follow (sort of) so that I could enjoy (tolerate) all the games along with them. Why did I pick the team I chose? Because of the colors of their jersey’s, is there any other reason? Lol! My boys laugh about that to this day, they are my hero’s and I don’t know what I would have done without them! Except possibly more pink & lace! Love your blog, and I will live in France someday! God willing! Be blessed!

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Karen Sternberg February 9, 2014 - 9:16 pm

I laughed out loud. I needed that, what a wonderful post. My weekend was a weekend of sadness and funerals. We all need tenderness. Thank you for sharing.

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Molly February 9, 2014 - 10:35 pm

Ah pink. A touch of spring as we face more snow. And we just got our power back after 3 days. More pink would not go amiss.

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Vintage Finds February 9, 2014 - 11:41 pm

Agree!!! I am not a pink kind of gal, but yet I sometimes do need a pink injection in this all boy household too!! Flowers such the perfect and fragrant way to do it.

Jen x

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Harlene February 10, 2014 - 2:39 am

Lucky Girl !!!!! Pink!!!!! The color of love.

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Emm February 10, 2014 - 3:26 am

What a lovely way to spend the afternoon, and a sensible one. Tea is always nicer from such a beautiful cup and saucer — and love your mix of roses and eucalyptus.

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Jeanne McKay Hartmann February 10, 2014 - 4:20 am

Lovely Sharon, I think your planned perfectly for a pretty Sunday.. Hope it was as beautiful as it looks. XO

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LaVera February 10, 2014 - 4:56 am

I love the color pink, in the summer my garden is full of pink roses. My two sons have been raised with a house full of pink roses so they have developed a for love pink roses. I think they will surprise their wives when they bring pink roses home to them. LOL

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denise@magnoliaveranda February 10, 2014 - 6:59 am

I love pink too, there is nothing nicer for the soul than a lovely cuppa, a good book and a beautiful vase of roses and aren’t these just a perfect specimen.

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Gillian Dry Paddocks February 10, 2014 - 9:11 am

Totally understand this post Sharon. Mother to two sons, and boy dog . Rugby here in NZ goes 11 months of the year. That is a lot of rugby!!!! Roses, a book and a fire a very good antidote. 🙂

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Lisa~A Cottage To Me February 10, 2014 - 12:58 pm

Lovely roses! We had a very nice relaxing weekend at home with a fire! I agree, A girl has to do what a girl has to do!

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Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon February 10, 2014 - 8:39 pm

We all need a little softness in our lives. I think you have picked a proper pink.

M~

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Jeanne....Collage of Life February 11, 2014 - 9:56 am

“A girl has to do what a girl has to do”…love that you are living it pink Sharon! Sending you warm wishes from Saigon… xx

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Karena February 11, 2014 - 4:35 pm

A touch of fresh femininity is just what I need right now, thank you Sharon!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena

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Gina February 11, 2014 - 8:54 pm

so much more fragrant than boys

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kathleen February 12, 2014 - 4:40 am

Your post is delightful. Whenever I am feeling a little pale, I swing a pink scarf around my neck or a pink sweater (it’s winter in NJ) and I begin to feel “in the pink”. I believe colors have an impact on our state of mind, heart and soul.

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Le-Ann February 12, 2014 - 10:17 pm

Sounds lovely! I have 3 boys, a hubby, and 2 male cats.

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ann pauley February 19, 2014 - 4:11 am

when is your online shoppe opening?
ann p.

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